The Augusta Road community

The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is a hidden gem in downtown Greenville.(Photo: File)

The Downtown Greenville community

Greenville is becoming a destination for arts lovers, cyclists and foodies who want a weekend getaway in a unique setting. Downtown continues to boast its spot on national “best of” lists and an ever-growing pile of high-profile features that tout everything from restaurants to vacation spots.

Roper Mountain Science Center, with nature trails and a butterfly garden, is a hidden gem on the Eastside.(Photo: File)

Greenville's Eastside community

If you want it, odds are that you can find it on Greenville’s Eastside. Don’t miss local specialty shops and large retailers, including those at nearby Haywood Mall. Venture out from the main roads for local restaurants and international cuisine and find a wealth of fitness options, including youth sports, at the Eastside Family YMCA.

Mauldin Cultural Center is a major part of the Golden Strip arts scene.(Photo: File)

Gold Strip and Five Forks communities

Incredible growth and small-town charm can indeed go hand-in-hand. The Golden Strip’s three cities — Fountain Inn, Mauldin and Simpsonville — in southeastern Greenville County are growing for the future, maintaining ties to history and cultivating their individual identities in ways that make each a haven for residents and businesses.

The nearby Five Forks area is booming with new residential development, rapid commercial growth and the addition of new amenities that make it a community in itself.

Taylors and Greer communities

Taylors is building a reputation as an arts hub, with local residents finding that they are in a prime location for easy access to activities across the county. Greer maintains a small-town charm in a vibrant downtown, while the area’s prime role in the automotive industry brings an international flair.

Sans Souci and Furman communities

Tucked between Greenville and Travelers Rest, the Sans Souci area is home to shops, restaurants, a movie theater and the 1,540-acre Paris Mountain State Park. Nearby Furman University has an oak-lined campus that is open to the public and is the perfect spot for lakeside picnics, woodland walks or quiet reflection in the Asian garden.

The Swamp Rabbit Trail is a popular destination in Travelers Rest.(Photo: LAUREN PETRACCA/Staff)

The Travelers Rest community

Travelers Rest has blossomed into a vibrant, sought-after small town, with restaurants, shopping, outdoor activities, events and more. The area is alive with cycling and hiking adventures and plenty to do at every age – all without leaving the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Gower Estates Park is a hidden gem in the Parkins Mill community.(Photo: File)

The Parkins Mill community

The Parkins Mill area is now a hot real estate market close to city life. The community is a mix of older homes and new construction. It is convenient to the thriving Verdae area, which boasts homes, restaurants, a popular golf course, medical offices and more, with more development in the works.

Schools, colleges and day care centers in Greenville

Greenville Memorial Hospital is one of many health care centers in Greenville(Photo: File)

Hospitals in the Greenville area

The Greenville area has hospitals, cancer centers, and other specialized treatment facilities. Between the Greenville Health Systems, Bon Secours St. Francis Health System and the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, there are plenty of options.